Children in Germany enjoy around six weeks off school when summer rolls around. How do working parents balance work and childcare?
Rachel Loxton - rachel.loxton@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 29 Jul 2026 12:09 CET
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A family beach day on the German island of Sylt. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Lea Albert
Children in Germany enjoy around six weeks off school when summer rolls around. How do working parents balance work and childcare?
The summer holidays have started in some parts of Germany. We want to hear how families manage this period.
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